Front Door Speaker Removal

Body Electrical. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Audio Visual. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH

  3. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST BASE UPPER PANEL LH

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  5. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

  6. REMOVE FRONT NO.2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

Front Door Speaker -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH sides.
  2. The procedure listed below are for the LH side.


1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.


2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the clip, 3 claws and remove the garnish.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


3. REMOVE FRONT ARMREST BASE UPPER PANEL LH


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the clip, 5 claws, and remove the panel (with the switch).

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Disconnect the switch connectors.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. for Driver Side:
    Remove the 3 screws and power window regulator master switch from the panel.

    NOTICE:
    Be careful when removing the screws as the switch may fall and become damaged.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. for Passenger Side:
    Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the power window regulator switch from the panel.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before.
    NOTICE:
    Be careful when detaching the claws as the switch may fall and become damaged.


4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Using a screwdriver, detach the 12 claws and remove the door assist grip.

HINT:
Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the door inside handle plug.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Remove the 3 screws.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 10 clips, 2 claws and remove the trim.

    HINT:
    1. Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    2. If the screwdriver cannot reach the clips, pull on the lower trim to remove it.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 7 claws and remove the weatherstrip inner.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the speaker door grille.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.


5. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Using a drill bit with a diameter of less than 4 mm (0.157 in.), drill out the 3 rivet heads and remove the speaker.

    NOTICE:
    1. Do not drill the rivet at an angle as this will cause damage to the drill and drill hole. Line up the drill and rivet, and carefully drill out the rivet head.
    2. Be careful as the cut rivet will be very hot.

  1. Continue drilling and push out the remaining rivet fragments.

  1. Using a vacuum cleaner, remove the rivet fragments and shavings from the inside of the door.



6. REMOVE FRONT NO.2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the 2 screws and speaker.